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2 // COASTWEEKEND.COM Yacht Club hosts open house ASTORIA — The Astoria Yacht Club hosts its annu- al open house at the Yacht Clubroom from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 22. The clubroom is located upstairs in the Chinook Build- ing, 300 Industry St., at the West Mooring Basin. Since 1931, the Yacht Club has provided social and boating activities for pleasure boaters on the Lower Colum- bia. The Yacht Club continues to offer educational and group boating activities, such as navigation and sailing classes, sail racing, cruising groups, paddle adventures and crewing opportunities on the Thursday evening Downtown Rallies. Those who enjoy (or think they would enjoy) experienc- ing the river from the deck of a boat can meet other skip- pers and crew members and learn about the club. Club members will be on hand all afternoon, and will host these discussions: 1 p.m.: Sailing lessons 1:30 p.m.: Local boating conditions 2 p.m.: Paddle group and activities 3:30 p.m.: Thursday Down- town Rallies 4 p.m.: Sailboat racing Anyone interested in discussing the formation of a dinghy-racing program is also invited to sign up during the afternoon. For more information, call 503-784-5072 or check the website: astoriayachtclub.com. On Facebook: Astoria Yacht Club. EO MEDIA GROUP/FILE PHOTO After her starting pistol failed to fire, Norma Hernandez shouts out to runners to begin the Run on the River half marathon at the Sixth Street Viewing Platform in 2014. Register now for Run on the River and save ASTORIA — The Astoria Parks Foundation’s fourth annual Run on the River takes place Sunday morning, May 21. The marathon starts at the Sixth Street Viewing Platform and runs along the Columbia River on the Asto- ria Riverwalk. It is spon- sored by Buoy Beer Co. Runners who register before Tuesday, April 25, get the early bird rate: the half marathon is $85 a person and $75 per person for groups of six or more; the 10K is $50 and the 5K is CARRUTHERS 1198 Commercial Street Astoria, Oregon 97103 503.975.5305 $35. Registration includes a T-shirt and glass medal. An included seafood boil and a drink is provided by Buoy Beer 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Award ceremonies are at noon. Let a volunteer know if an alternate meal is needed. Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finishers. To register or find more information, visit http://bit. ly/2oV0GMa or contact Jennifer Benoit at jbenoit@ astoria.or.us or 503-298- 7692. Happy Hour Tuesday-Friday 4pm-6pm and 8:30-Close PHOTO BY DANNY MILLER Yacht Club member Paul Winiarz, left, shares a laugh from aboard the Shearwater as Tom Brownson passes by on his boat Canta- ta during the Astoria Yacht Club Downtown Rally in June on the Columbia River. Music, dance, comedy and fun in Nehalem NEHALEM — A variety talent show, “Come Together – A Community Celebration of Music & Theater Arts,” will take place 7 p.m. Sat- urday, April 22, at the North Coast Recreation District’s Performing Arts Center, 36155 Ninth St. It will be an evening of family-friendly entertain- ment with local artists, both newcomers and established favorites. The lineup will include singers and mu- sicians — from folk and opera to blues and Broad- way — dancers, improv and comedy, skits and more. Tickets are $10 each and can be prepurchased at the recreation district office. Un- sold tickets will be available at the door. Net proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to support programs for students at Neah-Kah- Nie High School. To learn more, join the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/ events/1936418523293626/
